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Raytheon · 9 hours ago

Principal GEMT RF Downlink Engineer

Marlborough, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

8+ years exp

Raytheon is committed to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Principal GEMT RF Downlink Engineer to utilize their expertise in RF/Microwave system theory and design, overseeing material delivery and testing while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support development or production for programs throughout the product life cycle

Development and supplier support for RF Downlink

Design and development of transmitters, receivers, exciters, and oscillators

Technical management of both engineering disciplines and suppliers

Some travel to integration sites, plus customer and subcontractor facilities, may be required

Qualification

RF/Microwave system designCircuit designTroubleshootingElectromagnetic simulation toolsPower electronicsSignal processingDefense industry standardsQuality assuranceInnovationContinuous improvementRegulationsHands-on microwave testingMaster’sPhD in EEProject managementTeam collaborationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight years of prior relevant experience to include any combination of the following: Experience with power electronics, control systems, signal processing and/or RF/microwave

Experience with circuit design, analysis, and troubleshooting

Experience with defense industry standards

Experience with any or all of the following: obsolescence mitigation, support to component suppliers, plan and execution of application validation tests, support to major component 2nd source activities

Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, Mentor Graphics' Xpedition and analytical tools such as Matlab

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

DoD Clearance: Secret

Preferred

Familiarity with missile communication transceivers and data links, inertial measurement units (IMU) and Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver subsystems

Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical issues in complex systems

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Ability to clearly communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience working in multidisciplinary teams

Ability to collaborate with other engineers, procurement and production staff, and project managers

Experience managing engineering projects from conception through production

Ability to coordinate with suppliers and manage timelines and budgets

Familiarity with Root Cause Corrective Action

Understanding of quality assurance processes and standards in the defense industry

Experience with reliability testing and failure analysis

Ability to drive innovation and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements, including export control and ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)

Strong academic background that includes courses in: Microwave Engineering, Microwave Systems, Electromagnetic Theory and Radar Systems

Strong hands-on experience with microwave testing techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs)

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering OR PhD degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus